Why do so many tools have JSON config files?
The article discusses the prevalence of JSON configuration files across many tools, highlighting factors such as its human‑readable format, language‑agnostic nature, ease of parsing with standard libraries, and strong support in development ecosystems. It also compares JSON to other formats, noting trade‑offs in flexibility and comments. The piece also touches on version‑control friendliness and the role of JSON schemas in validation.